Core Ultra 7 164U vs Ryzen 5 5600

Core Ultra 7 164U

12 Cores14 Thrd0 WWMax: 4.8 GHz2023

Ryzen 5 5600

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core Ultra 7 164U

12 / 14

12,625

0.0%

21,550

+70.7%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. The Core Ultra 7 164U is positioned at rank #675 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 7 164U

#663

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

930%

#664

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

916%

#665

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

841%

#666

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

837%

#667

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

829%

#669

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

801%

#670

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

768%

#671

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

767%

#672

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

746%

#675

Core Ultra 7 164U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#681

Core i3-N305

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 5600

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

135%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

123%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

123%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

121%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

118%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

116%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

116%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

115%

#16

Core Ultra 5 225F

MSRP: $231|Avg: $150

112%

#17

Core Ultra 7 265K

MSRP: $309|Avg: $285

110%

#18

Ryzen 9 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $150

109%

#19

Ryzen 5 3600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $90

108%

#20

Core i7-14700KF

MSRP: $384|Avg: $260

107%

#21

Core i7-14700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $270

103%

#22

Ryzen 5 4500

MSRP: $129|Avg: $85

101%

#23

Ryzen 5 5600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $115

100%

#24

Celeron G5925

MSRP: $62|Avg: $15

100%

#25

Ryzen 5 7500F

MSRP: $179|Avg: $145

98%

#26

Core Ultra 5 245

MSRP: $319|Avg: $220

97%

#27

Ryzen 7 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $86

97%

#28

Core Ultra 7 265KF

MSRP: $379|Avg: $323

97%

#29

Core Ultra 7 265F

MSRP: $369|Avg: $276

95%

#30

Core i5-12400F

MSRP: $174|Avg: $110

95%

#31

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

94%

#32

Ryzen 7 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $100

93%

#33

Core i3-10100F

MSRP: $88|Avg: $50

93%

#34

Ryzen 5 7400F

MSRP: $150|Avg: $147

93%

#35

Ryzen 5 9600X

MSRP: $279|Avg: $178

90%

#36

Ryzen 7 3800X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $140

88%

#37

Ryzen 3 5300G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

87%

#38

Ryzen 9 7900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $316

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core Ultra 7 164U leads in gaming performance. However, the Ryzen 5 5600 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 52.2% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core Ultra 7 164U	Ryzen 5 5600
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($115)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Meteor Lake-U (2023) / 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Vermeer (2020−2025) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core Ultra 7 164U	Ryzen 5 5600
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($115)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core Ultra 7 164U Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 5600 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core Ultra 7 164U and Ryzen 5 5600

Core Ultra 7 164U

The Core Ultra 7 164U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Meteor Lake-U (2023) architecture. It features 12 cores and 14 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2551. Thermal design power (TDP): + 12 MB. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 12,625 points. Launch price was $448.

Ryzen 5 5600

The Ryzen 5 5600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 20 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 21,550 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core Ultra 7 164U packs 12 cores / 14 threads, while the Ryzen 5 5600 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core Ultra 7 164U has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Core Ultra 7 164U versus 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600 — a 8.7% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 7 164U (base: 1.1 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Core Ultra 7 164U uses the Meteor Lake-U (2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 5600 uses Vermeer (2020−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core Ultra 7 164U scores 12,625 against the Ryzen 5 5600's 21,550 — a 52.2% lead for the Ryzen 5 5600. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 8,766 vs 11,077 (23.3% advantage for the Ryzen 5 5600). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,131 vs 2,052, a 3.8% lead for the Core Ultra 7 164U that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 8,973 vs 8,600 (4.2% advantage for the Core Ultra 7 164U). L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 7 164U vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 5600.

Feature	Core Ultra 7 164U	Ryzen 5 5600
Cores / Threads	12 / 14+100%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.8 GHz+9%	4.4 GHz
Base Clock	1.1 GHz	3.5 GHz+218%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)	32 MB (total)+167%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+300%	512K (per core)
Process	7 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Meteor Lake-U (2023)	Vermeer (2020−2025)
PassMark	12,625	21,550+71%
Cinebench R23 Multi	8,766	11,077+26%
Geekbench 6 Single	2,131+4%	2,052
Geekbench 6 Multi	8,973+4%	8,600

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Memory & Platform

The Core Ultra 7 164U uses the FCBGA2551 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 5 5600 uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches LPDDR5x-6400 on the Core Ultra 7 164U versus DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 5 5600 — the Core Ultra 7 164U supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 5 5600 supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 12 (Core Ultra 7 164U) vs 24 (Ryzen 5 5600) — the Ryzen 5 5600 offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Meteor Lake-U (Core Ultra 7 164U) and B550,X570,B450,X470,A520 (Ryzen 5 5600).

Feature	Core Ultra 7 164U	Ryzen 5 5600
Socket	FCBGA2551	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	LPDDR5x-6400+25%	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	128 GB+100%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	✅
PCIe Lanes	12	24+100%

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 5 5600 has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core Ultra 7 164U) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 5 5600). The Core Ultra 7 164U includes integrated graphics (Intel Arc), while the Ryzen 5 5600 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core Ultra 7 164U targets Enthusiast, Ryzen 5 5600 targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Core Ultra 7 164U rivals Ryzen 7 7840U.